Sunday, December 27, 2009

I am so excited about the new things that we will be doing together in 2010! I have been working diligently on new greeting cards as well as other projects for the first quarter. Would you like to take a peek?

Here is the Make and Take project for Fruit of Her Hands Greeting Card Club January 2010. TI really like how this journal turned out. It is a composition notebook transformed! It was quick and easy and oh so beautiful. I hope you are making plans to join one (or more) of Fruit of Her Hands quarterly clubs. $ Register on Tuesday during my After Christmas Sale and SAVE!

Here a couple new greeting cards that will be available for purchase on my Fruit of Her Hands website .

This first card is a result of a greeting card challenge I found on Paper Hugs, a blog I was visiting for inspiration.

“Get more bang for your buck”Complete one or more of the following and earn up to (3) Fruit of Her Hands Bucks good for purchases made now through January 31, 2009 (use one buck per $10 increment) Simply…Visit my blog and tell me what you think about the Greeting Card Club Make and Take Project for January 2010, Visit my Fruit of Her Hands website and “heart” your favorite greeting card and or Register to participate in the 8 Hours of Power Workshop. Your Fruit of Her Hands Bucks will be emailed to you. Use them and save!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord ~ Luke 2:8-11

Did you know that the candy cane can honor Jesus? If the candy is held upright, it is the shape of a shepherd's staff, which the shepherd uses as he watches over his sheep. Jesus is our Shepherd. If the candy is turned upside down, it becomes the letter J for Jesus.

The Bible tells us that by Jesus' stripes we are healed. Jesus was beaten and stripes were put on His back when He was crucified in payment for our sins. So the candy cane was made with red and white stripes to represent the blood of Jesus, which washed away our sins and makes us pure and white as snow. One bold stripe represents one God who is Father of us all. The three fine stripes represent the Trinity: one God, who has revealed Himself to us in three ways: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

As you spend time with family and friends may you reflect on the blessings that have been bestowed upon you. Have a joyful Christmas!

“Get more bang for your buck”

Complete one or more of the following and earn up to (3) Fruit of Her Hands Bucks good for purchases made now through December 31, 2009 (use one buck per $10 increment)Simply…Subscribe to my blog, Visit my Fruit of Her Hands website and “heart” your favorite item and or Update your Wish List by email boworks@aol.com.Your Fruit of Her Hands Bucks will be emailed to you.Use them and save!

Album Completion Club has more to offer in 2010!

Beginning in January of 2010 I will offer one (1) Make and Project for Traditional Scrapbookers each month and one (1) Digital Project Idea each month these are FREE as a member of the ACC.I am committed to helping you complete your album projects!

NEW! Project Completion ClubSome of you have inquired about a quarterly club for those who have a photo project in mind they would like to complete without a long term commitment to a club. Well, the PCC (Project Completion Club) may be just the opportunity for you! As a member of the quarterly Project Completion Club you may come to all the Album Completion Workshops available during the quarter. You will have access to all of my Creative Memories tools and pens as well as my assistance as you need it. If you are working on a Storybook, a Power Sort project or Power Layout project using your laptop and Memory Manager I offer workshop space and internet access. You may also complete (1) Make and Take Project each month all for one low price of $24 per quarter.

12 HOUR AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE

Tuesday, December 29th

9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

PRODUCT AND MERCHANDISE SPECIALS

All in stock products and merchandise buy 1 item get the 2nd one at 50% off

Purchase a $50 Creative Memories product certificate for just $43

Use this gift certificate in January when we will have a new product launch featuring the Love Struck Maker, Deckle Rotary Blade, Tie the Knot Additions, Be My Valentine Project Bundle, 12x12 Hot Pink Cover Set, Sending Love Mini Paper Album an much more!Check out my website to view products after January 4th.To apply your gift certificate to your purchase you contact me with your order.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

As some of you may know I have made the commitment to be a wise shopper, a good steward of our money.I am always looking for money saving opportunities and I want to offer money saving opportunities to you as well.Notice the ($) symbol in my weekly updates, these are used to alert of a great deal.Take advantage of them and you will “Get more bang for your buck”.

Merry Christmas!

This is a busy season, a time of thanks and giving.I am thankful for so many things, for this has been a difficult year for our family and all I can think about is JESUS.He is my rock, my hope, my salvation.I want to share Him with the world!And I want to help you share Him with others; when you give this holiday season don’t forget to share the gift of Christ, the message of John 3:16.You can do so on your gift tags, greeting cards and in your conversation.Let everyone know how happy you are with your gift…Jesus!

To use this message on with your gifts this holiday season, copy and paste several to a blank page, then print and adhere them to a gift tag or inside a greeting card (on the left hand side which is usually blank).Use this message as reminder on your voice recordings too!

LAST MINUTE PROJECT COMPLETION OPPORTUNITIES

JEWELRY WORKSHOP

Thursday December 17, 2009

6:30-9:30 p.m.

Come join the fun!This workshop features a project each month to inspire you and to allow you to learn and share as you complete a project to be worn by you or given as gift.Great for Christmas season!All of my tools and idea books are available for use.I some tools and findings available for purchase as well.COST JUST $10 (cost includes all product and instruction for Make and Take Project of the Month)

December Make & Take Project:2 pairs of Chain Dangle Earrings*

Let me help you complete your projects!I am in elf mode, here to serve you.I will cut, mount, stamp, even address your cards…whatever you need me to do to help you COMPLETE your holiday projects.It is not too late to make Christmas cards.I have a great special $ make cards for just $1 each, make 12 or more cards and your workshop cost is FREE this Saturday only.Bring your photos to be given with the cards.Also, bring your addresses and your stamps and mail them when you leave!

PROJECT COMPLETION WORKSHOP

Saturday, December 19, 2009

10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

At my Project Completion Workshop I offer you TIME, SPACE, USE OF MY TOOLS, FRESH IDEAS, INSPIRATION and NEW TECHNIQUES to complete your paper projects…albums, greeting cards, gifts, tags, bags and more… Light snack and beverage provided.COST JUST $7

You can make these earrings to your liking, long, short or in between.Make them to wear at your Christmas or New Year’s celebration or to give as a gift.

FRUIT OF HER HANDS BUCKS…it’s like money in the bank!

Complete one or more of the following and earn up to (3) Fruit of Her Hands Bucks good for purchases made now through December 31, 2009 (use one buck per $10 increment towards the purchase of any in stock item in my studio)Simply…Subscribe to my blog, Visit my Fruit of Her Hands website and “heart” your favorite item and or Update your Wish List by email boworks@aol.com.Your Fruit of Her Hands Bucks will be emailed to you.Use them and save during my holiday specials this week!

FRUIT OF HER HANDS HOLIDAY SPECIALS

Now through December 20th…

$Check out the Last-minute holiday gift sale and save 20%, order through December 20th , and save on a whole sled full of the perfect last-minute gifts.They have some great deals as low as $9.60! I too will be shopping from this sale!You can order them through me with credit card payment by phone or my website for direct shipping.

December 14th -December 24th

$Purchase a $50 gift certificate for that special someone (or yourself!) and I will give you an extra $5 gift certificate FREE!There is no limit to the number of free certificates that you may earn!Club members may want purchase a gift certificate now to have them on hand for all of the specials that Fruit of Her Hands will be offer in 2010 Members Only.Remember, this offer is good toward the purchase of any CM products (purchased through me directly), and Fruit of Her Hands Jewelry, Greeting Cards and Gifts.

Thank you for your input!I heard you and have included all you paper crafters in the invitation to the January crop.

$8 HOURS of POWER

PROJECT COMPLETION WORKSHOP

Friday, January 29, 2010

6:30 p.m.- 2:30 a.m.

Are you looking for an opportunity to complete a couple of album projects or paper projects?Maybe you’d like to complete an album for an upcoming wedding or graduation or you’d like to make greeting cards for the year or get ready for Valentine’s Day?Well this is your chance!Join me for 8 hours of project completion time.Bring your unfinished album project(s) (in your Power Layout Box if possible) and Iwill show you how to use our Power Palette System to complete an album project AND you will learn how to make quick borders to enhance your pagesusing our Custom Cutting System and 12” Rotary Trimmer.Or you can bring your paper, stickers, stamps to complete those greeting card and gift projects AND I will show you how to make greeting cards for all occasions using just (1) template. So, are you up for the challenge?REGISTER WITH WORKSHOP FEE BY JANUARY 1, 2010 AND RECEIVE A $10 PRODUCT CERTIFCATE (good that day only on in stock product and merchandise).This is a great opportunity to catch up or complete those projects!All the latest Creative Memories cropping tools, idea books, and pens will be available for your use. Dinner, snacks and beverage will be served. Registration with workshop fee is due by January 15, 2009 to participate, space is limited.Cost: $35/ACC Members just $30

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Complete one or more of the following and earn up to (3) Fruit of Her Hands Bucks good for purchases made now through December 31, 2009 (use one buck per $10 increment)Simply…Subscribe to my blog, Visit my Fruit of Her Hands website and “heart” your favorite item and/or Update your Wish List by email boworks@aol.com.Your Fruit of Her Hands Bucks will be emailed to you.Use them and save during my holiday specials this week!

Holiday Specials

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

You’re invited to a 12 Hour VirtualOpen House and Christmas Sale

Shop from home and SAVE up to 20% on

Creative Memories and Fruit of Her Hands Products and Merchandise

December 7th

9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Here’s all you do:

1.Before you get started view this gift idea video to give you a few great gift ideas!

2.Now, browse through my websites Creative Memories,Fruit of Her Hands and make a list of items to be purchased, keep in mind each item will receive a 10% discount.All purchases of $40 or more will receive a discount of 20% off the total purchase (a $40 purchase will be just $32). You can combine your orders from Creative Memories and Fruit of Her Hands for a greater savings!

3.DO NOT place your order online.Online orders will incur additional shipping charges.

Now let’s COMPLETE your album project! POWER LAYOUT-Bring only the pictures, for this particular scrapbook album project.At the workshop your will crop all of your pictures and then layoutthe pages of your album and safely store them in your Power Layout Box. Using this method you will find working on your album unto completion, a simple pleasure not a difficult project. Cost - $39 (includes a Power Layout Box and Guides) Cost for these workshops include workshop fee. Snacks and beverages will be provided.(If you have your products the workshop fee is just $5.00).

Thursday, December 10, 2009

6:30-9:30 p.m.

CANCELLATION POLICY: You must cancel at least 48 hours prior to the class, crop or workshop you are scheduled for or you WILL incur the actual fee charged for your event. This includes ACC Club Members and Greeting Card Club Members.

GIFT CERTIFICATES MAKE GREAT GIFTS!

Purchase that special someone an extended crop gift certificate.Just $35 for 8 hours of fun!

8 HOURS of POWER

WINTER ALBUM COMPLETION WORKSHOP

Friday, January 29, 2010

6:30 p.m.- 2:30 a.m.

Are you looking for an opportunity to complete a couple of album projects?Well this is your chance!Join me for 8 hours of album completion time.Bring your unfinished project(s) (in your Power Layout Box if possible) and Iwill show you how to use our Power Pallette System to complete an album project AND you will learn how to make quick borders to enhance your pagesusing our Custom Cutting System and 12” Rotary Trimmer.So, are you up for the challenge?Registration with workshop fee is due by January 15, 2009.This is a great opportunity to catch up or complete an album project!All the latest Creative Memories cropping tools, idea books, and pens will be available for your use. Dinner and beverage will be served. Cost: $35/ACC Members just $30

WINTER QUARTER CLUB MEMBERSHIPS

Purchase either of these club memberships for 3 months (Jan-March) of crafting fun!

Fruit of Her HandsGreeting Card Club Special Just $37.50

Purchase this Winter Greeting Card Workshop Bundle and receive a Winter Greeting Card Club Membership FREE!The bundle includes the Creative Memories Rotary Trimmer and Scoring Blade.This trimmer is absolutely awesome for making greeting cards.Total value of this product and the membership fee is $61. 50. Offer Good through December 31, 2009.

Fruit of Her HandsJewelry Club Fellowship Winter Membership Just $24

If you like learning and sharing, you'll love all the great ideas and stimulating interaction that happens at my Jewelry Club Fellowships".You must register to become a member.

I also offer gift certificates for product and merchandise purchases.

Workshops Week of December 13, 2009

JEWELRY WORKSHOP

At my jewelry workshops I offer you TIME, SPACE, USE OF MY TOOLS, FRESH IDEAS, INSPIRATION and MAKE AND TAKE PROJECTS to inspire you and help you complete your beading projects.Cost $10 (cost includes all product and instruction for Make and Take Project of the Month)

Make & Take Project:

Chain Dangle Earrings

Thursday December 17, 2009

6:30-9:30 p.m.

CHRISTMAS PROJECT COMPLETION WORKSHOP

At my Project Completion Workshop I offer you TIME, SPACE, USE OF MY TOOLS, FRESH IDEAS, INSPIRATION and NEW TECHNIQUES to complete your paper projects…albums, greeting cards, gifts, tags, bags and more… Light snack and beverage provided.COST JUST $7

About Me

Hello my name is Michele. I am a helpmeet, homemaker and mother of 10 beautiful children. Welcome! Fruit of Her Hands blog is one way I share my life's journey with the Lord. I find great pleasure in exhorting, teaching, and creating things with my hands. My hope is that you are inspired as you read to trust God with your heart, your family and your finances, your present situation and circumstance and your future..

Bowie Family Prayer Request

-Tech Squad (our family business)Praying for consistent business opportunities in our office as well as in the field.

-Our HomeThanking God for his peace that abides.

-My personal prayer requestI pray that God will bless me with much wisdom, knowledge and understanding as I serve my husband and family.

-Bowie Children and GrandchildrenMay God draw each one unto him and that they will accept Him as savior and Lord. I pray as they engage with others they will bless and be blessed in the midst.

Please know we are most grateful for your prayers and your display of love and support to our family.

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